Okehampton sits quietly at the very centre of Devon, at the point where the gentle rolling hills that epitomise North Devon's soft and welcoming character met the stark granite moorland scenery of the Dartmoor National Park, including the high peaks of Yes Tor and High Willhayes. The location of the town, easy access to the moor and the adjacent A30 trunk road have all contributed to establishing Okehampton as the walking centre for the northern region of the National Park.

The towns growing prominence has recently been reinforced by the re-opening of the Exeter to Okehampton railway line. This is a limited service at the present, running on weekends only, but it does provide people with another means of convenient access to the town. A second line, the 'Dartmoor Pony' runs from Okehampton across the dramatic Meldon Viaduct to nearby village of Meldon, where you will find the Meldon Visitor Centre. This is a weekend service for most of the year, stepping up to a daily service during the peak season.